Residents reminded to register to vote

Residents in the Malvern Hills area are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the County Council elections on Thursday 4 May 2017.

Anyone who wants to vote in the forthcoming County Council elections must be on the Register of Electors. The electoral register is maintained and published by Malvern Hills District Council.

People that are already on the electoral register will receive a poll card before the election telling them where and when to vote. If you do not receive one you should contact electoral services on 01386 565437 or email elections@malvernhills.gov.uk. Alternatively you can visit the national vote registration website at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

If you are unable to make it to your local polling station, you can apply for a postal vote or to vote by proxy. A postal vote means that you receive your ballot paper by post before the election and return it the same way. A proxy vote allows you to appoint another person to vote on your behalf, either at a polling station or by post.

Simon Mallinson, Returning Officer for Worcestershire County Council, said: "The County Council elections take place every 4 years and all our 57 seats are due to be contested on Thursday 4 May. This means residents have the opportunity to choose who they want to represent them as their local County Councillor.

"However, you can only have your say if you are registered to vote. The last date for registration is Thursday 13 April. If you have not received a poll card by Wednesday 5 April, please contact the electoral services office at Malvern Hills District Council so that you don't lose your right to vote."